salaryWinston-Salem is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Winston-Salem to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$136
👥 People living there
545,970
252,037
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
25.5%
39.5%
Own their home
50.1%
55.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.7%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $35,730 | -55% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $57,440 | -43% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $86,120 | -31% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $84,170 | -30% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $56,510 | -28% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $49,240 | -24% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $126,250 | -22% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $56,100 | -22% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $54,059 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 20% more in Fresno.